Trico Comparadun
Trico Comparadun is a tiny no-hackle mayfly dry built for selective trout feeding on individual Trico duns or sparse morning activity. It supports Trico Comparadun fly, tiny mayfly dry, and technical trout searches.
Imitates: Trico duns
Quick Reference
- Best Sizes
- #20-24
- Best Season
- Mid to late summer
- Best Conditions
- Spring creeks, tailwaters, slicks, and quiet morning rises
- Water Temp
- 56-68°F
- Recommended Tippet
- 6X-7X
How to Rig It
Fish it singly on long fine tippet when trout are inspecting tiny mayflies.
How to Present It
Make reach casts for a drag-free drift and avoid lining the fish.
Why It Works
The sparse profile lands gently and matches small Trico adults without excessive hackle.
History
Trico patterns evolved toward sparse low-profile ties because selective trout inspect these bugs closely.
Pro Tip
Use it before the full spinner fall or when trout are eating duns off to one side of the main pod.
Frequently Asked Questions
How small should a Trico Comparadun be?+
Usually #20-24, depending on the specific water and hatch timing.
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